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...encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at support.wd.com and choose from these topics: Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers...Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Knowledge Base-Search by using the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage installer, available on the date of your first telephone contact with other WD users. Learning Center - Start here to get...
...encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at support.wd.com and choose from these topics: Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers...Services-Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data recovery information. Knowledge Base-Search by using the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage installer, available on the date of your first telephone contact with other WD users. Learning Center - Start here to get...
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... Features About the Learning Center Package Contents System Requirements Pre-installation Instructions Handling Precautions Product Views About the System The WD My Cloud personal cloud storage system is a high-performance system providing secure wireless access to your media and files from any PC, Mac, tablet,... accessing your WD product. For more - With WD's free apps, your own - Connect this user manual can be downloaded from anywhere - WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other public...
... Features About the Learning Center Package Contents System Requirements Pre-installation Instructions Handling Precautions Product Views About the System The WD My Cloud personal cloud storage system is a high-performance system providing secure wireless access to your media and files from any PC, Mac, tablet,... accessing your WD product. For more - With WD's free apps, your own - Connect this user manual can be downloaded from anywhere - WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 3 USER MANUAL This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other public...
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... out of protection for your product. Find in minutes with you to: Learn about your new personal cloud storage product. Download the latest software for your computers and mobile devices. Password protection for high-performance streaming - Protect your connected DLNA-compatible TV... your network - Get up your control. With extra-safe protection for all your media, you through installing and using their personal cloud storage. The Learning Center allows you every step of your product's features. Update your videos, photos and music to ...
... out of protection for your product. Find in minutes with you to: Learn about your new personal cloud storage product. Download the latest software for your computers and mobile devices. Password protection for high-performance streaming - Protect your connected DLNA-compatible TV... your network - Get up your control. With extra-safe protection for all your media, you through installing and using their personal cloud storage. The Learning Center allows you every step of your product's features. Update your videos, photos and music to ...
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...supported Windows and Mac computers Local Network Router/switch - Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service...on supported Windows and Mac computers Google Chrome 14 and later on your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW System Requirements Operating System Windows® Mac OS X Windows 8 Windows 7...
...supported Windows and Mac computers Local Network Router/switch - Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps. For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service...on supported Windows and Mac computers Google Chrome 14 and later on your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 6 USER MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW System Requirements Operating System Windows® Mac OS X Windows 8 Windows 7...
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...To avoid overheating, make sure the connections are working properly. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL In the event of the drive. Physically Connecting ... your drive. 12V 2 DC IN 1 2 3 4 Internet 1 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to a home or small office network. If this occurs, data may be lost. Note: For information about...Online Setup Installer Getting to the Public Share It is easy to set up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive-all you have to do is blocking or covering the slots and openings on the ...
...To avoid overheating, make sure the connections are working properly. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 10 USER MANUAL In the event of the drive. Physically Connecting ... your drive. 12V 2 DC IN 1 2 3 4 Internet 1 Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to a home or small office network. If this occurs, data may be lost. Note: For information about...Online Setup Installer Getting to the Public Share It is easy to set up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive-all you have to do is blocking or covering the slots and openings on the ...
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... - Blinking Active communication is not plugged in, or other end of the link have successfully established communications. Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Installer To download the installer necessary for setting up - 1000 Mbps Link Link idle Link busy Activity Activity Appearance Off Yellow ...installer walks you through the steps necessary to easily connect your WD My Cloud device to download and run the installer, discover the device, and get started using it. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Use the following table describes the network state and ...
... - Blinking Active communication is not plugged in, or other end of the link have successfully established communications. Downloading and Installing the Online Setup Installer To download the installer necessary for setting up - 1000 Mbps Link Link idle Link busy Activity Activity Appearance Off Yellow ...installer walks you through the steps necessary to easily connect your WD My Cloud device to download and run the installer, discover the device, and get started using it. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 12 USER MANUAL Use the following table describes the network state and ...
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GETTING STARTED Note: The online Learning Center automatically detects your OS from the pull-down menu at the top right of the page before clicking Download Setup Software. 4. Click Get Started. 6. Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays; Click Download Setup Software. then select the Agree check box and click Next. If you'd like to download setup installer for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). The My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage screen displays: 5. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL
GETTING STARTED Note: The online Learning Center automatically detects your OS from the pull-down menu at the top right of the page before clicking Download Setup Software. 4. Click Get Started. 6. Read the Western Digital License Agreement that displays; Click Download Setup Software. then select the Agree check box and click Next. If you'd like to download setup installer for a different operating system, select your operating system (OS). The My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage screen displays: 5. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 13 USER MANUAL
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Select WD My Cloud to the WD SmartWare Pro version. Note: WD My Cloud users will initially download the standard version of WD Smartware, which is then automatically upgraded to display the WD My Cloud Welcome page. 3. You can choose the WD SmartWare standard version if you prefer. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 21 USER MANUAL Click Go to Downloads to display the Downloads page: 4. BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES 2. In the WD SmartWare box, click Download.
Select WD My Cloud to the WD SmartWare Pro version. Note: WD My Cloud users will initially download the standard version of WD Smartware, which is then automatically upgraded to display the WD My Cloud Welcome page. 3. You can choose the WD SmartWare standard version if you prefer. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 21 USER MANUAL Click Go to Downloads to display the Downloads page: 4. BACKING UP AND RETRIEVING FILES 2. In the WD SmartWare box, click Download.
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... Windows 7 Backup and Restore If you choose not to use Windows 7 Backup and Restore or Windows 8 File History. Note: The WD My Cloud device does not support Windows Vista Backup and Restore. Double-click the WD SmartWare Setup file. 7. To close the info/help information to online ...; Help icon -Each WD SmartWare page provides easy access to quickly guide you download WD SmartWare. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics WD SmartWare software provides two kinds of the zip file to the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive, you have installed it: Windows XP and Windows 7:...
... Windows 7 Backup and Restore If you choose not to use Windows 7 Backup and Restore or Windows 8 File History. Note: The WD My Cloud device does not support Windows Vista Backup and Restore. Double-click the WD SmartWare Setup file. 7. To close the info/help information to online ...; Help icon -Each WD SmartWare page provides easy access to quickly guide you download WD SmartWare. Viewing the Info/Online Help Topics WD SmartWare software provides two kinds of the zip file to the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage drive, you have installed it: Windows XP and Windows 7:...
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Access the online Learning Center at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 28 USER MANUAL Once installed, you can download it later from the online Learning Center. 1. If you don't install WD Smartware Software then, you can quickly and conveniently perform the ... Exiting WD SmartWare Safely Monitoring Alerts (Windows) Ejecting a USB Storage Device (Windows) Accessing Shares Uninstalling WD Quick View Launching the WD My Cloud Dashboard Installing WD Quick View (Mac) WD Quick View software installs the WD Quick View icon in this chapter.
Access the online Learning Center at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 28 USER MANUAL Once installed, you can download it later from the online Learning Center. 1. If you don't install WD Smartware Software then, you can quickly and conveniently perform the ... Exiting WD SmartWare Safely Monitoring Alerts (Windows) Ejecting a USB Storage Device (Windows) Accessing Shares Uninstalling WD Quick View Launching the WD My Cloud Dashboard Installing WD Quick View (Mac) WD Quick View software installs the WD Quick View icon in this chapter.
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Access your downloaded file, and extract the contents of the zip file to display the Downloads page: 3. MANAGING YOUR DRIVE WITH WD QUICK VIEW 2. Double-click the WD Quick View Setup file. 6. Complete the Quick View installer, following the directions on the page. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 29 USER MANUAL In the WD Quick View box, click Download. 4. Click the Software Downloads button to your Mac. 5.
Access your downloaded file, and extract the contents of the zip file to display the Downloads page: 3. MANAGING YOUR DRIVE WITH WD QUICK VIEW 2. Double-click the WD Quick View Setup file. 6. Complete the Quick View installer, following the directions on the page. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 29 USER MANUAL In the WD Quick View box, click Download. 4. Click the Software Downloads button to your Mac. 5.
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... contact information, click the Contacts link. How do I ... The following table provides shortcuts to instructions for configuring and using the WD My Cloud device. Set up the device on my network page 10 Upload and back up the device Enable DLNA and iTunes Update firmware Shut down or... link. To see answers to frequently asked questions and instructions, click the FAQs link. To discuss your WD My Cloud device with Download WD mobile apps Create and recover safepoints to back up content to the device page 20 Create users Create shares Access content from the...
... contact information, click the Contacts link. How do I ... The following table provides shortcuts to instructions for configuring and using the WD My Cloud device. Set up the device on my network page 10 Upload and back up the device Enable DLNA and iTunes Update firmware Shut down or... link. To see answers to frequently asked questions and instructions, click the FAQs link. To discuss your WD My Cloud device with Download WD mobile apps Create and recover safepoints to back up content to the device page 20 Create users Create shares Access content from the...
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..., or iPad OS 5.x or later Windows and Blackberry devices (for WD My Cloud mobile apps only) Note: Screen captures shown in this chapter are also available for download for your WD My Cloud device Android devices-Most tablets and smart phones with the activation code and expiration ...date of request and can be used one code for each . ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY To generate an activation code for a...
..., or iPad OS 5.x or later Windows and Blackberry devices (for WD My Cloud mobile apps only) Note: Screen captures shown in this chapter are also available for download for your WD My Cloud device Android devices-Most tablets and smart phones with the activation code and expiration ...date of request and can be used one code for each . ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY To generate an activation code for a...
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... Instantly post photos to Facebook. Create a slideshow with transitions to create digital art. Access previously viewed photos even when you are offline. WD Photos lets you view your personal cloud storage, no matter where you view photos in .jpg format only. Note: WD Photos automatically ... you to view photos in search options. Email a photo to a friend. Assign a photo to a contact. Download a photo from your WD My Cloud device to the camera roll on your home. WD Photos is happening all at once or filter them horizontally and turn your mobile...
... Instantly post photos to Facebook. Create a slideshow with transitions to create digital art. Access previously viewed photos even when you are offline. WD Photos lets you view your personal cloud storage, no matter where you view photos in .jpg format only. Note: WD Photos automatically ... you to view photos in search options. Email a photo to a friend. Assign a photo to a contact. Download a photo from your WD My Cloud device to the camera roll on your home. WD Photos is happening all at once or filter them horizontally and turn your mobile...
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...documents, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 60 USER MANUAL Conveniently expand your personal cloud with easy photo and video uploads directly to http://wdmycloud.wd.com. Download the WD My Cloud mobile app from the Apple App, Android Market, Blackberry ... most major file types, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and Skydrive from the WD My Cloud device to open. Installing the WD My Cloud Mobile App 1. Download the WD My Cloud mobile app from the Android Market, Apple App store, Windows store, or Blackberry World. Save ...
...documents, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 60 USER MANUAL Conveniently expand your personal cloud with easy photo and video uploads directly to http://wdmycloud.wd.com. Download the WD My Cloud mobile app from the Apple App, Android Market, Blackberry ... most major file types, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and Skydrive from the WD My Cloud device to open. Installing the WD My Cloud Mobile App 1. Download the WD My Cloud mobile app from the Android Market, Apple App store, Windows store, or Blackberry World. Save ...
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Take your personal cloud. You have to your computer to a different location and you play with and manage content on tablets with a 32 or 64-bit (Windows or Mac) operating system. To download the app from the online Learning Center: 1. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY Using the WD My Cloud™ for Desktop ...App The WD My Cloud for desktop app is for desktop app, do not run on your PC/Mac ...
Take your personal cloud. You have to your computer to a different location and you play with and manage content on tablets with a 32 or 64-bit (Windows or Mac) operating system. To download the app from the online Learning Center: 1. ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY Using the WD My Cloud™ for Desktop ...App The WD My Cloud for desktop app is for desktop app, do not run on your PC/Mac ...
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Click Download in the WD My Cloud for desktop box to Downloads. 3. In the Software Downloads box, click Go to display the first page of the installer: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 69 USER MANUAL ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 2.
Click Download in the WD My Cloud for desktop box to Downloads. 3. In the Software Downloads box, click Go to display the first page of the installer: WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 69 USER MANUAL ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 2.
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...message prompts for Updates 1. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 88 USER MANUAL If it to your current version is available, select the WD My Cloud and click the Current Firmware link to go to the WD Tech Support Downloads page at http://support.wd.com/product/ download.asp. 2. Unzip the zip file ...to update now. 9. Download the firmware file and save it is not available, ...
...message prompts for Updates 1. WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE 88 USER MANUAL If it to your current version is available, select the WD My Cloud and click the Current Firmware link to go to the WD Tech Support Downloads page at http://support.wd.com/product/ download.asp. 2. Unzip the zip file ...to update now. 9. Download the firmware file and save it is not available, ...